“VulnerAbility”: Premiere Exhibition at Garage Gallery in Santa Fe, NM
December 6th, 2024; Veronica Primerano, Bernie Lieving and Charlotte Peach opened the premiere exhibition of Primerano’s Garage Gallery, titled VulnerAbility. This show explored themes of mental and physical health, medicalization, otherness, and growing through the immense challenges presented by life. The two day exhibition was held in Veronica Primerano’s home studio, functioning as a pop-up gallery.
“ “VulnerAbility: A Journey of Self and Strength” will showcase new works from three artists who explore their personal battles with mental and physical health and the triumphs of overcoming them. Their diverse mediums—ranging from painting to sculpture to multimedia installations—reflect a shared mission: to open up conversations about the struggles we face and the courage it takes to heal.”
We extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us on the 6th and 7th for a wonderful time sharing stories of pain, love, and moving forward. The intimate setting provided by Garage Gallery allowed for true connections between artist and viewer and facilitated conversations unlike those I’ve had at other art openings.
It was a wonderful experience to get to be so vulnerable with my work and the people who came to view (and touch!) my art. The attention and care shown to me by each person I spoke with will leave a lasting impact on me as both an artist and a person. It was also such an honor to get to work with Veronica Primerano and Bernie Lieving, who both have inspired and motivated me so much over the last year. This exhibition was a reminder to me about the power of pursuing your passion, and finding common ground with others through shared human experience and a willingness to try to understand one-another.
Peach with her found-object triptych: Chrysalis.
